1843 Connecticut gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1843 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Country:Connecticut
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1842 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1842
Next Election:1844 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Next Year:1844
Election Date:April 3, 1843
Image1:File:Chauncey_Fitch_Cleveland_(Connecticut_Governor) (3x4a).jpg
Nominee1:Chauncey Fitch Cleveland
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:27,416
Percentage1:50.13%
Nominee2:Roger Sherman Baldwin
Party2:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:25,401
Percentage2:46.45%
Map Size:220px
Governor
Before Election:Chauncey Fitch Cleveland
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Chauncey Fitch Cleveland
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1843 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 3, 1843.[1] [2] Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee Chauncey Fitch Cleveland was re-elected, defeating former state legislator, Amistad lawyer and Whig nominee Roger Sherman Baldwin with 50.13% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Minor party candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: . March 30, 1843 . For the Enquirer . Litchfield enquirer . Litchfield, Conn. . 3 . 1 May 2022 .
  2. News: . March 30, 1843 . The State election in Connecticut . Herald of the times . Newport, R.I. . 3 . 1 May 2022 .